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Metropolitano North Extension Still Limited as ATU Awaits World Bank Loan for 60 Buses

Officials say the roughly US$100 million credit has cleared procedures, with disbursement pending.

Overview

  • ATU attributes the continued closure of more than ten planned stations in Los Olivos, Independencia, Comas and Carabayllo to a shortage of buses.
  • Only four stations—Universidad, 22 de Agosto, Andrés Belaúnde and Los Incas—and the Chimpu Ocllo terminal are in service two years after the partial rollout.
  • Buses run the full northern corridor but stop at only five of the 18 planned stations to avoid slowing trips.
  • The proposed World Bank financing would fund the purchase of 60 additional buses and cover maintenance for stations, doors, elevators and the electrical network.
  • ATU reports enforcing the system’s exclusive lanes with fines issued to unauthorized drivers and vehicle owners, including some institutional units.